01. Message from your 4-H Agent
Get ready to get growing by learning new things and gaining new experiences through your involvement in the 4-H Program. Check out our monthly newsletters, websites, and social media platforms to learn more about the many opportunities that 4-H offers. Don’t forget to add those special dates to your calendar. If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact your St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter Office at 985-785-4473. We look forward to working with you this year and seeing you grow into the best version of you through 4-H!
-Dr. Kali Zammit, St. Charles Parish 4-H Agent
02. Celebrate National 4-H Week – October 4-10, 2026
St. Charles Parish 4-H members are encouraged to celebrate 4-H throughout this week by participating in daily challenges. Complete the National 4-H Week Online From each day. See online form for more details. (All entries must be submitted by November 1. No late entries will be accepted.)
03. Beyond Ready Meter
Help to make our best even better!
Everyone is encouraged to do your part to help our St. Charles Parish 4-H Program reach its Beyond Ready Goal, which includes the Louisiana 4-H Fantastic 4 Principles.
Check out our monthly newsletters for ideas to reach our goal and highlights of our success. Use the Beyond Ready Meter below to learn how you can help our parish to achieve National 4-H Beyond Ready status again this year!
Enrollment:
- 4-H Program Goal: To increase school & community club membership
- To do: All 4-H Clubs are encouraged to increase enrollment by 1 new member. All 4-H Enrollment forms are due to the 4-H Office by November 1.
Leadership:
- 4-H Program Goal: To increase participation in 4-H Jr. Leader Club & enhanced leadership opportunities
- Jr. Leader Club: Students in 7th-12th grade may contact the 4-H Office to receive Jr. Leader Club information or visit our website for more leadership opportunities.
Civic Engagement:
- 4-H Program Goal: To increase club participation in service projects
- To do: Service is a major part of our 4-H program. Each club is encouraged to conduct at least 1 community service or service-learning project each year.
4-H Camp & 4-H University:
- 4-H Program Goal: To increase 4-H Camp attendance and to have at least 10 youth participate in 4-H University programs
- To do: Visit our website for updates.
- Save the date: 4-H University will be held June 22-25, 2027.
04. Explore St. Charles Parish 4-H on our Official Website
This year all of our programs, opportunities, contests, and more will be posted on our LSU AgCenter website. We encourage all 4-H’ers and families to explore our website for program information and updates throughout the year. Please visit our official websites for upcoming events and program updates:
LSU AgCenter Main page: www.LSUAgCenter.com/StCharles
St. Charles Parish 4-H Main page: www.LSUAgCenter.com/StCharles4H
What’s New
This Month?
Awards - This section includes 4-H award applications and announcements.
Camps and Events - 4-H Regional Challenge Camp applications are posted online. Don’t forget to visit the Louisiana 4-H Facebook page for additional statewide opportunities.
Clubs - Learn more about joining one of our many 4-H community project club by visiting the articles within this section of our website.
Contests - National 4-H Week Challenge and the 4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contests will be happening in October. Visit this section for all rules associated with these contests and more.
4-H Newsletters - Our monthly 4-H newsletters are included in this section of our website.
Resources and More - This section includes additional resources and articles relevant to our 4-H program.
06. Beyond Ready 4-H Experience
This year the St. Charles Parish 4-H clubs will focus on the foundational principles of the 4-H program to expand their Beyond Ready experience. Each month, 4-H members can work on a different aspect of their Beyond Ready 4-H Experience Worksheet, which is includes in the monthly 4-H newsletter. The focus for this month is as follows:
October (HEART)
The 4-H slogan is "Learn by doing." This month we would like for you to learn more about 4-H by participating in the National 4-H Week Challenge (located on our LSU AgCenter website). List the challenges you completed in the HEART clover leaf on the worksheet.
Download the PDF version of the monthly St. Charles Parish 4-H Youth Development Newsletter for a copy of the worksheet.
07. Additional Information
To see the full version of the monthly newsletter for additional details and information, please download the PDF.
For questions or for more information, please contact your
St. Charles Parish LSU AgCenter
